escape hatches

Definition of escape hatchesnext
plural of escape hatch
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Noun
  • In 1855, for instance, there was a sharp spike in escapes to Philadelphia from Norfolk, Virginia, which lies at the very southern end of the Chesapeake Bay.
    Jeremy Mennis, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
  • Over 29 years, according to the Bureau of Prisons, 36 men attempted 14 separate escapes.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Setting’s live releases and studio debut, 2021’s Shone A Rainbow Light On, drifted through ambient cloud-shapes before almost imperceptibly taking flight.
    Jesse Jarnow, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
  • Datskovska regularly reports on new releases and collaborations from footwear’s most in-demand brands.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • Conversations might turn to metaphysical issues or charitable activities.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
  • Jay Blackman Jay Blackman is an NBC News producer covering such areas as transportation, space, medical and consumer issues.
    Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
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“Escape hatches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escape%20hatches. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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